Gap Year Intern Lead

About Us: Grace Medical Home provides ongoing comprehensive, whole-patient care to the low-income, uninsured of Orange County. Our mission is to be a medical home reflecting the heart of Christ by offering the highest level of health care to those in our community who need it most. We began seeing patients in 2010 and serve the physical, mental, spiritual, and dental needs of the overlooked in our community

Join Our Team: As a volunteer, you’ll be a vital part of a dynamic, faith-based team that puts others first. From the front desk to the exam room, volunteers help carry out Grace’s mission every day. ________________________________________________________________________________

Gap Year Intern Lead Role: As returning Gap Year Intern or as an AmeriCorps volunteer, you know the vital role you play as part the medical team. Serving in a leadership role provides the opportunity to expand your administrative skills and develop managerial experience to lead other gap year Interns. You will lead a Gap Year or volunteer family of up to 10 like-minded students who will, together, make a tangible impact in the lives of our low-income neighbors.

Time Commitment: Gap Year Intern/AmeriCorps lead positions are a one-year commitment, 20-25 hours a week for part-time AmeriCorps and 40 hours a week for full-time AmeriCorps. Need for full-time and/or part-time roles will fluctuate from year to year.

Location: Grace Medical Home- 1417 E. Concord Street, Orlando, FL 32803

Supervisor: Varies based on the role

Details: IN ADDITION TO PERFORMING ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A GAP YEAR INTERN, THE GAP YEAR INTERN LEAD/AMERICORPS WILL ALSO:

· Works with staff to plan and direct:

o Gap Year Intern Orientation - May

o Lunch & Learns - monthly learning opportunities beginning in August

o FunDay activities – every other month starting in August

o Shadowing schedule – monthly

o Intern Celebration – April

o Gap Year Intern projects – as needed

· Oversees all training for new Gap Year Interns in their assigned area

· Serves as a communications liaison between staff and Gap Year Interns to share pertinent information both ways.

· Assists as needed with scheduling issues of Gap Year Interns within their assigned area

· Works creatively and collaboratively with GMH staff and volunteers to deliver services consistent with our mission, vision and values.

· Resolves conflicts productively and efficiently.

· Shows a strong attention to detail.

· Communicates effectively with supervisor regarding scheduling concerns/issues or for additional training needs.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

Who Should Apply: Pre-med/health care focused individual or 2nd year Gap Year Intern who is interested in gaining more experience in leadership at a community-based clinic, has a heart to serve and a desire to work in a team-based environment.

How to Apply: Speak with Susan Gardner or Betsy Culpepper.